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By Faizel Patel

Senior Digital Journalist


Shopping and Food Festival at Emperors Palace promises to be a blast

Hosted by team Shaky & Razzle Events SA, the festival promises an innovative and exciting spin to the world of festivities and expos


If you haven’t booked a holiday this festive season but you’re looking for something to do, why not attend the Shopping and Food Festival in Gauteng?

The three-day event takes place at the Red Roman Shed at Emperors Palace from the 24th to the 26th of December.

Hosted by team Shaky & Razzle Events SA, the festival promises an innovative and exciting spin to the world of festivities and expos.

Entertainment

Shaheed, aka Shaky Russel, said visitors will be enthralled by the event.

“Enjoy the holidays and treat yourself to an array of gourmet food and a specialized shopping experience, coupled with a scheduled entertainment line-up including live shows.

“We have over ninety fabulous exhibitors, we have a halaal food market and we have a spectacular line-up of entertainment and more who bring life to your experience throughout the day and evening.

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Something for the guys

Russell said the guys will also have something to look forward to.

“Be enthralled by an exclusive and high-profile motor car and Harley Davidson display – something for the boys too! “

Entrance

Russell also shared some of the other festivities to make you laugh and even keep the kids entertained.

“You can look forward to an amazing range of entertainment including The Masood Boomgaard Comedy Show, Let’s Twist Again Live Show with Shaky Russell & Live Band, Bollywood Indian Shows, Spider-Man Kiddies Act and much more!”

Entrance to the festival is free.

New Years eve

Meanwhile, while you might not be able to smell the ocean on New Year’s Eve, you can have fun with your friends at Sun International’s Time Square NYE Block Party on 31 December.

In what will be the fourth edition of the popular party to bid farewell to the year, Time Square is giving partygoers the chance to ring in 2023 with banging tunes and state-of-the-art lighting.

The NYE Block Party starts at 6pm on 31 December and ends at 3am on 1 January 2023. Tickets are on sale at Ticketpro.

ALSO READ: Gauteng’s biggest New Year’s Eve bash is back: Here’s how much tickets cost

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